The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. American airlines has airline tickets, cheap flights, vacation packages and american airlines aadvantage bonus mile offers at aa. Here they are, the 82 occurrences of the word must found in alcoholics anonymous 4th edition the doctors opinion 1 page xxiii. Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. The big discrepancy in the story is the amount of sobriety this man had full text below. Alcoholics anonymous new books abookman, a book man, book. Usually the family should not try to tell your story.
The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Informally known as the big book with its first 164 pages virtually unchanged since the 1939 edition, it suggests a.
When i opened it to page 112 and read those three words, i said to myself, well, better stop using it for a coaster. Jan 22, 2016 the official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. As we all know, aa grew and developed across the world. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Show him your copy of this book and tell him what you have found out about alcoholism. When we look back, we realize that the things which came to us when we put ourselves in gods hands were better than anything we could have planned. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. Big book alcoholics anonymous chapter 8 to wives pages 104 121. But what we have said applies quite as much to women. Show him that as alcoholics, the writers of the book understand. For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary.
On page 52 of the big book you can find a list of bedevilments. At last count there are 377 skits in the big book this may be the biggest collection of skits in the world. At our last reading we finished the section of the big book working with. Thats a total of 104 books plus the bonus books for a total of 108 sight word readers. Go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. Copyright alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. This is the official website of the general service office g. That was a time when a handful of alcoholics discovered a solution to their seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. The original 1939 edition is a must have for anyone who has a passion for the history of alcoholics anonymous. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers and. If you think he will be shy of a spiritual remedy, ask him to look at the chapter on.
Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. Big book is actually a nickname for the book that caught on so universally that the official name is almost never used. With few exceptions, our book thus far has spoken of men. The following is a list ofapproximately 150 promises that i compiled from the first edition of the big book. This ebook is not a product of alcoholics anonymous. Some of the promises are directly associated with completion of a step. Aa 104 masturbating little girls by unknown eb quantity. A vision for you, big book page 164 our book is meant to be suggestive only. Today, alcoholics anonymous has millions of members. The 12 step prayer book a collection of 12 step prayers. Jun 01, 2015 there were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous. His drinking may be constant or it may be heavy only on certain occasions. They know the literature inside and out, quote it frequently and give the page number they are quoting from to underscore their authority.
It may be slowing him up mentally and physically, but he does. People taking the survey were allowed to select multiple answers for what motivated them to join aa. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Here is another example of a common misconception spread by wordofmouth. Approach through a doctor or an institution is a better bet. These are some of the questions which race through the mind of every woman who has an alcoholic husband.
Two of the most popular stories are from the books authors, bills story and doctor bobs nightmare. Its easy to cut across the center, fold, insert, and staple to make a durable book perfect for new readers. These stories describe the destruction that alcohol creates and how its. Wilson, one of the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa. As the nations leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. You think he ought to know the subject better, as everyone should have a clear understanding of the risk he takes if he drinks too much. Alcoholism12 step support page 52 big book question quoteliveinpeace. Oct 23, 2014 go to enough twelve step meetings and youll encounter them. Good news for those with a little red book or other guideindex to the big book.
The big book says we are all friends sharing our experience strength and hope and there are clear responsibilities outlined on page 97 for being a friend in aa. Tell him some of the interesting stories you have read. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. But urge them not to be overanxious, for that might spoil matters.
Try not to condemn your alcoholic husband no matter. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000 copies went into circulation. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. The little big red book limited to 4,730 individually numbered copies the same number printed of the first editionfirst printing big book affectionately known as big red. A guide to collecting alcoholics anonymous big book. Our activities in behalf of women who drink are on the increase. The macscouters big book of skits is the result of compiling skits from various internet scouting sources, and lots of creative people. The story on page 123 is the one that most closely matches the story in the book. The forward to printings of the aa big book, preceding the third edition, provide the reader with a sense of the changes that have occurred, since the beginning of aa. These are aspects of the alcoholics life and personality that are usually in effect before the alcoholic comes into aa and will continue unless the alcoholic actively works the steps each day.
A vision for you, big book page 164 alcoholics anonymous. The book was written primarily by aa cofounder bill w. The hazelden betty ford foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. The big book speaks of 25 years of sobriety and the other states he had 5 years sober. A single page, printed front to back on light cardstock, is one book. All sections of this country and many of its occupations are represented.
There are, however, additional promises in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous is not a religious organization. Alcoholics anonymous also known as the big book in recovery circles sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. For those unfamiliar with the big book, its the instruction set for the aa program. When possible, avoid meeting a man through his family. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A large portion of the big book is devoted to personal accounts from early aa members. Perhaps it is time to create a new, wiser big book.
Alcoholics anonymous aa is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of. The official name of the aa big book is alcoholics anonymous. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book ive been around aa for 18,years yet sober 4 but months and have heard of many suggestions however reading the first 164 pages of the big book has caused me to be curious, by no means am i disagreeing with this afterall the big book is the. There is every evidence that women regain their health as readily as. Big book index 4th edition this is a alcoholics anonymous. Also, someone told me once the answers to all my problems are answered in the first three words on page 112 in the big book. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. The wording is a little dated, but it is the instruction set for the most widespread selfhelp program in the world. As a matter of fact, the word sponsor does not come up in the big book until page 220, and that sponsor never got sober, dying as a drunk. The second edition, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,500 copies. Jun 03, 2015 this was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed.
I feel its important for a recovering alcoholic to encounter the history of aa because they need to know where aa came from and what made and makes alcoholics anonymous tick. This is the first major revision of the big book, incorporating more than 150 new skits. The first edition appeared in april 1939, and in the following sixteen years, more than 300,000. Chocolate in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. This was the version of the big book distributed to friends and colleagues of aas founders before the first edition was printed. Neither one of these actually match the story in the big book. We want the wives of alcoholics anonymous to address the wives of men. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a. Inquiry by scientific, medical, and religious societies will be welcomed. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book because of the thickness of the paper used in the first edition is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, primarily written by william g. God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Pankhurst started drinking again after the big book was published and died in 1954. The fourth edition includes twentyfour new stories that provide contemporary sharing for newcomers seeking recovery from alcoholism in a.
According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. For the fourteen years i was in and out of recovery i barely cracked the literature. Many of us have heard of the ninth step promises from page 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aug 24, 2014 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Big book study guide alcoholics anonymous aa bill w. Why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book.
Oct 21, 2012 why is it suggested to read 1st 164 pgs of big book ive been around aa for 18,years yet sober 4 but months and have heard of many suggestions however reading the first 164 pages of the big book has caused me to be curious, by no means am i disagreeing with this afterall the big book is the. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. I just am unsure i understood what everything means exactly, and if i am living up to that choice. How it works from pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. His is the fourth edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. Tell him you have been worried, though perhaps needlessly. Alcoholics anonymous pointed out that they agreed, and then got drunk. There were 4 musts in the first and second editions of alcoholics anonymous.
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